I'm a former book editor, turned SAHM, turned culinary student. I love baking more than any just about any other pursuit, along with cake decorating. I really enjoy working on my blog, Jane's Sweets & Baking Journal (which can be found at www.janessweets.blogspot.com). I have two adolescent sons who keep me hopping, and I'm married to a great guy who loves to test whatever I bake! Any sweet baked goods of any kind, and pretty much anything else that even remotely falls into the category of the "pastry arts." White and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake for every Thanksgiving dinner (recipe from Nick Malgieri's book Perfect Cakes--fabulous)! Cakes,cookies, and quick breads always seem to turn out really well for me. My latest tragedy involved making ladyfingers from scratch, along with white-chocolate mousse, all on the same day. Let's just say that both recipes knocked me off my high horse. Not my greatest baking encounter!